Future Chelsea Captain

[mediator 2,026]

Has to be Ivan

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Has to be Ivan

I don't Think that Iva will play regularly...

Next Year He will be 31.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Ivanovic fits the bill ... starts most games, a favourite of the manager, stands up for his teammates, solid performer, speaks English. He'd need to tone down his occasional volatility, though.

He's also 31 and tends to have a very short fuse.

I just can't pick a captain after JT.

[zolayes 14,489]

strange to see the names on the poll which is less than 2y old ... so many gone or going

[CHOULO19 24,332]

New poll.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Would like to see who steps it up as a bonafide leader this year... Until then I can't really see an outstanding option.

[Jase 43,479]

At the moment, I would say Azpi because he definitely has the drive, passion and commitment to succeed. And that choice is also probably because there aren't many outstanding candidates.

And speaking of captains, the question should also be on who is gonna be our next vice captain assuming Cech leaves.

[Hutcho 8,443]

I like the idea of Cahill but in an ideal world it would be good to have a natural leader who can be the leader for a decade or so after JT goes rather than someone who we could have to replace as captain in a couple of years.

And Courotis seems to be the only Young world class player we have who looks captain Material but i hate having Keepers as captains.

Whoever it is though will be a disapointment to some extent as i'm not sure there will ever be a better captain than JT.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Thinking about it... Matic seems the clear choice. He is relatively young, very good. Big, strong, and in the middle of the park. He would be my choice. Also would hopefully mean he is in our team for a long time.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I said in the Cahill thread, that this world cup has once again shown that Cahill simply isn't a leader, I would say if Terry leaves at the end of next season and Ivanovic is struggling to play regularly then Courtois or Fabregas possibly Matic will be captain for the 15/16 season. Also in maybe 4 or 5 years years if Zouma becomes word class he could become a future captain for Chelsea and France.

[didierforever 7,349]

how is cesc even in the polls? the club captain should be based on the club's loyalty, longevity, status.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

how is cesc even in the polls? the club captain should be based on the club's loyalty, longevity, status.

no it shouldn't. You pick a captain based on their character and leadership qualities and how respected they are by their fellow teammates, and of course to be captain at a team like Chelsea you have to be a world class player.